m3symph - #53
The spot on the temple altar where the needle once stood cracks from the earthquake, and breaks open, sending stone shrapnel flying and releasing a smoky red jet.

Lucas shields himself from the stone pieces that fly towards him, then stares forward as power wells up inside him, bringing a light to his eyes.

From the red smoke, Lucas is sure he can see a glowing-eyed silhouette of Ionia's ancestor... and the faint shadow of a dragon...
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(Apologies for the long lapse in updates. I've been a bit preoccupied.)